RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT
FOR A REDUCTION IN CODE-REQUIRED PARKING FOR THE
WYNDHAM HOTEL AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
(DEV2024-00058)
(515 WEST KATELLA AVENUE)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anaheim (the "City Council") did receive a verified petition for a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, and Administrative Adjustment from Union Investments USA, LLC (“Applicant”) to increase the number of hotel rooms at the Wyndham Hotel from the previously-approved 78 rooms to 107 rooms, and changes to 6,394 square feet of accessory use areas (the “Project”) on certain real property located at 515 West Katella Avenue in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, as generally depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property consists of a 0.97-acre parcel currently developed with a four- story hotel. The Property is designated for Commercial Recreation land uses in Figure LU-5 with special density limitations as described in Table LU-4 of the General Plan. The property is also located in the SP92-2 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan) (“ARSP”) zone; and, WHEREAS, the Project includes the following land use entitlements:
1. An Amendment to Table LU-4 of the General Plan Land Use Element to create a new density category, “Medium Density (Modified B)” for the ARSP.
2. Amendment No. 18 to Specific Plan No. 92-2 (ARSP) to create a new density category “Medium Density (Modified B)” to include in ARSP Exhibit 3.3-2 (Commercial Recreation (C-R) Development Density Plan) and depict the new designation on the subject property. The amendment would amend the text in ARSP Section 3.3.2 (Commercial Recreation (C-R) District Development Density) and Anaheim Municipal Code Section 18.116.060.020, Table 116-B (Hotel/Motel Room Density) to add the “Medium Density (Modified B)” category.
3. An Administrative Adjustment to allow a 28% reduction in the number of parking spaces required by 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 Project; and
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WHEREAS, an Initial Study in support of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines to evaluate the physical environmental impacts of the Project. The IS/MND was circulated for a 20-day public/responsible agency review on October 15, 2025 and again on November 7, 2025, and was also made available for review on the City’s website. A complete hard copy of the IS/MND is on file and can be viewed in the Planning and Building Department of the City located on the First Floor of City Hall at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard. The complete copy of the IS/MND was also available on the Office of Planning and Research’s CEQAnet database; and WHEREAS, in conformance with CEQA and CEQA Guidelines, a Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared for the Project and includes mitigation measures that are specific to the Project (herein referred to as “MMP No. 395”). A complete copy of MMP No. 395 is on file and can be viewed in the Planning Services Division of the City; and WHEREAS, the IS/MND and errata or other corrections, clarifications, and/or additions which do not alter the conclusions of the IS/MND shall be referred to herein collectively as the “Mitigated Negative Declaration” and together with MMP No. 395 prepared for the Project constitute the environmental documentation under and pursuant to CEQA, and the CEQA Guidelines and shall be referred to herein collectively as the “CEQA Documents”; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Anaheim Civic Center, Council Chamber, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, on December 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., 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 and testimony concerning the contents and sufficiency of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Project, and to investigate and make findings and recommendation in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing and based upon its independent review, analysis, and consideration of the environmental information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, including MMP No. 395 (MMP No. 395), the Planning Commission found substantial evidence in the record to support its actions and did adopt its Resolution No. PC2025-041 finding and recommending that the City Council approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMP No. 395, and determine that (i) the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the Project in compliance with the requirements of CEQA and all applicable CEQA Guidelines; (ii) the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; (iii) the Mitigated Negative Declaration is adequate to serve as the appropriate environmental documentation for the Project satisfying the requirements of CEQA; and (iv) no further environmental documentation needs to be prepared for CEQA for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due inspection, investigation and study made by itself, and in its behalf, and after due consideration of, and based upon, all evidence and reports offered at said hearing relating to the Project, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
PC2025-043 and recommended that the City Council approve an administrative adjustment for a 28% reduction in Code required spaces, in the form presented at the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted and incorporated herein by this reference, contingent upon and subject to - 3 -
the adoption by the City Council of (1) an ordinance approving Amendment No. 18 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 and the Zoning and Development Standards (Chapter 18.116 of Title 18) to create a new density category of “Medium Density (Modified B)”; and (2) a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element for The Wyndham Hotel; and WHEREAS, upon receipt of said Resolution Nos. PC2025-041 and PC2025-043, summary of evidence and report of findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, the City Council did fix the 24th day of February, 2026, as the time, and the City Council Chamber in the Civic Center as the place for a public hearing for the purpose of considering the Project, Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMP No. 395, and did give notice thereof in the manner and as provided by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of the Code; and WHEREAS, on February 24, 2026, the City Council did hold and conduct such public hearing, give all persons interested therein an opportunity to be heard, and receive evidence and reports and did consider the Project, including recommendations of the Planning Commission, potential environmental impacts addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMP No. 395; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2026-***, considered and approved by the City Council on February 24, 2026, concurrently with but prior in time to consideration of this Resolution, and based upon its independent review, analysis, and consideration of the environmental information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared in connection with the Project, the City Council has heretofore approved and adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMP No. 395, and determining that (i) the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of CEQA and all applicable CEQA Guidelines; (ii) the Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMP No. 395 are adequate to serve as the appropriate environmental determination for the Project; and (iii) no further environmental documentation needs to be prepared for CEQA for the Project; and
WHEREAS, this City Council, 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 Project, specifically, with respect to the request for this administrative adjustment, does hereby find and determine as follows:
1. The adjustment is consistent with the purposes and intent of the Zoning Code. The Code permits a deviation of up to 50% from the Code-required parking for hotels within The Resort through an administrative adjustment if designated loading spaces are provided for TNC vehicles.
Based on the proposed increase in the number of hotel rooms and accessory uses, 137 spaces are required per Code while 98 spaces are provided, representing a 28% reduction in Code-required spaces. The hotel provides for loading and unloading space in the surface stalls located directly adjacent to the hotel entrance, and includes designated space for TNC vehicle parking and loading.
Therefore, the request for the administrative adjustment for a 28% reduction is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Code.
2. The same or similar result cannot be achieved by using provisions in the Zoning Code that do not require adjustment. Due to existing improvements on the property, additional - 4 -
parking cannot be achieved on-site. The hotel is an existing permitted use, and with the approval of the Specific Plan Amendment for increased density, the hotel will be consistent with the allowable use for the site.
3. The proposed administrative adjustment will not produce a result that is out of character or detrimental to the neighborhood. The applicant conducted a parking survey at the project site on Monday, March 3, 2025; Friday, March 7, 2025; and Saturday, March 8, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. The maximum number of spaces used at any one time was 79 spaces, which occurred at 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, which is less than the 98 spaces provided. The parking survey was conducted when the hotel was already operating with the increase in hotel rooms and accessory uses under normal conditions. Therefore, adequate parking is provided on-site for the existing mix of uses. Lastly, staff has not received any complaints regarding parking from the surrounding business owners. The hotel has been operating with the additional rooms and accessory uses for several years, and therefore, it can be assumed that adequate parking is provided on-site and the reduction in required parking will not be detrimental to the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, this City Council 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 City Council expressly declares that it considered all evidence presented and reached these findings after due consideration of all evidence presented to it; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the findings approved and adopted by the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. PC2025-043 on December 1, 2025, the data and analysis set forth in the staff report and associated documents presented to it, testimony for and against the Project and the entitlements and comments by members of the City Council, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at said hearing, investigation and study made by its and the above findings, the City Council of Anaheim hereby approve the administrative adjustment to allow for a reduction in Code required parking for the Wyndham Hotel, contingent upon and subject to (1) the adoption by the City Council of an ordinance approving Amendment No. 18 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 and the Zoning and Development Standards (Chapter 18.116 of Title 18) to create a new density category of “Medium Density (Modified B)”; (2) the adoption by the City Council of resolutions approving a General Plan Amendment to amend Table LU-4 to reflect the “Medium Density (Modified B)” density category and an administrative adjustment for a 28% reduction in Code-required parking; and (3) the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit B (“Conditions of Approval”) attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council 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 - 5 -
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 is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this ____ day of ______________, 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ANAHEIM
_________________________________
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
EXHIBIT “B”
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT
(DEV2024-00058)
NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT
1 The legal owner shall submit an application for a Subdivision Map Act Certificate of Compliance to the Public Works
Department. The Certificate of Compliance shall be approved by the City Surveyor and recorded in the Office of the Orange County Recorder.
Public Works Department,
Development Services
2 All private improvements encroaching onto the public right of way shall require the applicant to enter into an Encroachment License Agreement with the City as approved by the Director of Public Works.
Public Works Department,
Development Services
3 All CBC and CFC requirements shall be followed for permit issuance. Any fire permits which includes fire sprinklers, fire alarm, etc., shall be submitted directly to Anaheim Fire Prevention Department.
Anaheim Fire & Rescue
4 Divided rooms shall be provided with required fire alarm notification devices and have the fire sprinkler system modified in order to meet NFPA 13 coverage and spacing requirements.
Anaheim Fire & Rescue
5 The Property Owner shall be required to submit plans to the Planning & Building Department for the modifications that were conducted to the internal and exterior room connections, and accessory use square footage on the first floor. These plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official and shall meet the latest requirements of the Unified Building Code.
Planning and Building
Department
GENERAL
6 The Applicant/Owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees and agents (collectively referred to individually and collectively as “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 Planning and Building
Department,
Planning Services Division
NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
costs, liabilities and expenses incurred by Indemnitees in connection with such proceeding.
7 The Applicant/Owner shall be responsible for compliance with, and any direct costs associated with the monitoring and reporting of all mitigation measures set forth in Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) No. 395 adopted for the project, established by the City of Anaheim as required by Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code to ensure implementation of those identified mitigation measures within the timeframes identified in the measure. MMP No. 395 is made part of these conditions of approval by reference.
Planning and Building
Department,
Planning Services Division
8 Should the Planning and Building Director determine that on- site parking is no longer sufficient, the Applicant/Owner shall be required to submit plans to the City demonstrating how the issue would be resolved. This may include, but is not limited to, introduction of valet parking and/or off-site parking.
Planning and Building
Department,
Planning Services Division
9 The Applicant/Owner is responsible for paying all charges related to the processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of the issuance of the final invoice or prior to the 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.
Planning and Building
Department,
Planning Services Division