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DATE: MAY 19, 2008
TO: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-006
APPLICANT/ STEPHEN GORTON
PROPERTY 1421 E. CHAPMAN AVENUE
OWNER: ORANGE, CA 92866
LOCATION: 300 EL CAMINO REAL
GENERAL PLAN: OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL
ZONING: CENTRAL COMMERCIAL COMBINING PARKING DISTRICT (C-2 P)
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS: THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1)
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
REQUEST: A REQUEST TO OPERATE A SPECIALTY RETAIL BUSINESS
SPECIALIZING IN THE SALE, ENGINEERING, INTEGRATION, AND
INSTALLATION OF AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEMS FOR HOME
ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN A RETAIL SHOWROOM IN AN EXISTING
7,744 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator adopt Zoning Administrator Action 08-006,
approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 08-006 to operate a specialty retail business
specializing in the sale, engineering, integration, and installation of audio/video systems for
home entertainment within an existing 7,744 square foot building located at 300 EI Camino
Real.
BACKGROUND
Location
The project site is located within the Cultural Resources Overlay District (Old Town Tustin)
at the southwest comer of Third Street and EI Camino Real (Attachment A -Location
Map). Surrounding properties are commercial uses that are also located within the C-2 P
Zoning District with the exception of an existing non-conforming residential use located
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across the alley to the west of the project site. The property is also located within the
Town Center Redevelopment Project Area.
Previous Uses
The existing 7,744 square foot building on-site was established in 1961 as a banking
facility and remained a banking facility until the mid-1990s. Banking operations were
modified on June 19, 1978 through the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No.
1759, approving Conditional Use Permit 78-14. Then on April 24, 1995, the City of Tustin
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3352, ,approving Variance 95-001 and
Design Review 95-011 to allow the Tustin Renaissance specialty retail art gallery to
operate at the subject location. Variance 95-001 allowed for a reduction in the number of
required off-street parking spaces, finding that the proposed art gallery was unique in that
it would be operated primarily as a showroom and "a significant portion of the building will
be utilized for storage and other non-retail uses, thereby decreasing the demand for
parking." Condition 2.1 of Resolution No. 3352 does not allow for the application of
Variance 95-001 towards any other use, including retail, unless modified. The art gallery
remained in business until 1998 and the building remained vacant until 2003. On May 12,
2003, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3873,. approving Conditional Use
Permit 03-009 authorizing an antique automobile gallery with limited accessory vehicle and
memorabilia sales. In approving said resolution it was found that, the previous (art gallery)
and proposed (antique automobile gallery) uses were "substantially the same," and that
Variance 95-001 was applicable. Yesterday Antique and Classic Car Gallery remained in
business for just over a year and since then the building has remained vacant. The
building has never been occupied by an outright retail use due to the deficiency in parking
required for a retail use at the site. The previous uses are no longer associated with the
subject property and Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator invalidate the
aforementioned entitlements (CUP 78-14, VAR 95-001, and CUP 03-009).
Proposed Use
The proposed audio/video systems specialty retail showroom is not specifically listed in the
C-2 zoning district and the Community Development Director has determined that the
proposed use will require approval of a CUP. Section 9299b(3)(e) of the Tustin City Code
allows the Zoning Administrator to approve, conditionally approve, or deny minor CUPs for
existing development where there would be no change of occupancy or primary use, there
would be no expansion of floor area, and the request would not alter the original intent of
the project or site. Staff believes that the proposed specialty retail showroom business is
similar to the gallery uses previously permitted at the site and that the proposed project
meets the aforementioned criteria.
Zoning Administrator
May 19, 2008
CUP 08-006
Page 3
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Synergy has been in business since 1996 and is currently located in the City of Orange.
Stephen Gorton, president of Stephen Gorton, Inc. (DBA Synergy) is the property owner of
the project site at 300 EI Camino Real and plans to relocate the business to this location.
Synergy is a specialty retail business involved in the sale and installation of cutting edge
home audio/video electronic systems. This business has both C7 and C10 State
Contractor's Licenses for the installation of the electrical equipment. Their products
include, but are not limited to, televisions, speakers, video projectors, security systems,
lighting control, and phone systems.
Synergy is proposing to operate as a retail showroom facility where clients can test the
equipment in various settings meant to imitate a particular audio/visual experience. The
proposed facility at 300 EI Camino Real will involve rooms that simulate theaters, living
rooms, and a sports bar among other demonstration settings. The store would be open
during the week to walk-in customers, but the majority of business is done by appointment.
Clients schedule a time to meet with a project manager and test various products. On
occasion, project managers will meet with clients on-site at their homes. Synergy also
provides installation services for the equipment, which typically involve a high degree of
customization. Due to the fact that most of the specialty retail products offered start in the
thousands of dollars range and move upwards and typically involve the in-home or in-
business installation of large items, walk-in and walk-out retail sales would be very limited.
Hours of Operation
Proposed hours of operation would be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
While most clients schedule appointments, the store will be open to the public during these
hours. The installers may work past these hours and arrive back at the store during non-
business hours.
Parking
Currently the site is providing twenty seven (27) parking stalls which do not entirely meet
the City of Tustin parking lot design guidelines. The applicant's proposed improvements to
the site would bring the parking lot into conformance with these guidelines and result in the
loss of three parking stalls for a total of twenty-four (24) parking stalls. Improvements
would involve the removal of two employee-only parking stalls which back into the alley.
These stalls would be replaced to make way for a trash enclosure to meet the City's waste
and recycling requirements. Another parking stall would be lost due to re-striping that
would ensure that all parking stalls meet the minimum nine foot by twenty foot (9' X 20')
dimensions.
As previously mentioned, Synergy is a specialty retail business that primarily operates by
appointment and does not receive the same foot traffic as a typical retail establishment.
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The business specializes in a certain niche field that focuses more on quality of product
than moving quantity. The majority of sales involve some degree of service installation
that further reduces the high traffic that would normally be associated with a general retail
electronics establishment. The typical Synergy client does not buy components one at a
time, but systems as a whole. Although they could if desired, customers do not typically
walk in to buy a product and end up driving home with it. The business focuses more on a
showroom experience than multiple product display. The Combining Parking overlay
district and the Central Commercial zoning district do not list specific parking standards for
the proposed use. Due to the operations nature of the business and how it differs from a
typical retail establishment, staff believes that the use is similar to the gallery uses that
previously occupied the site and that the proposed twenty-four (24) parking stalls will
adequately serve the project site and proposed use. Staff has included Condition 5.5 to
require future review, should future parking problems result from the proposed use.
ANALYSIS
The project site was originally developed to serve as a banking facility and meets the
parking demands of a bank/office facility. Currently, the C2 zoning district does not permit
ground floor office uses that front onto EI Camino Real. This limits proposed use of the
property to mainly retail and service commercial uses; however, the provided on-site
parking does not allow for these proposed uses. An outright retail use would require thirty-
nine (39) parking stalls based on current parking ratios. Due to these constraints, there
has never been an outright retail use established at the subject location.
Prior uses such as the art gallery and automotive gallery museum offered minimal retail
components to their businesses and were approved with the use of existing parking
spaces. Synergy is a proven specialty retail business with over ten years of experience
that offers a large retail component which would generate substantial sales tax revenues
while still operating in a way that does not require the same parking demands of a general
retail use. Synergy is a destination facility which would draw clientele into Old Town Tustin
that may not otherwise visit. The high-end business is specialized and serves a large
region of Orange County as opposed to a chain electronics store where customers would
simply visit the most convenient location. The property owner is also the business owner
and has an interest in the business succeeding at the proposed location.
FINnIN[;S
In determining whether to approve the Conditional Use Permit, the Zoning Administrator
must determine whether or not the proposed specialty retail use will be detrimental to the
health, safety, morals, comfort, and general welfare of the persons residing in or working in
the neighborhood or whether it will be injurious or detrimental to property or improvements
in the vicinity or to the welfare of the City. A decision to approve this request may be
supported by the following findings:
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The proposed specialty retail use has proven experience and incorporates a
strong high-end retail sales component to the business which will be necessary to
sustain economic activity at the proposed location.
2. Due to the showroom nature of the business, there will not be the parking demand
that would typically be associated with an outright retail use. As has been proven
with the past gallery uses, the site is providing more than adequate parking to
accommodate the proposed specialty retail use. Staff has conditioned the project
to address any potential future parking issues should they arise.
3. The proposed specialty retail use is unique and will serve a larger region of
Orange County and make Old Town Tustin a destination point for people that
would not normally be drawn to the area.
4. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the existing neighborhood and will
serve to enhance the project site through upgrades to the facilities. The site has
remained vacant for an extended period of time.
Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator adopt Zoning Administrator Action No. 08-
006 invalidating CUP 78-14 -Banking Facility, Variance 95-001 -Art Gallery, and CUP
03-009 -Antique Automobile Gallery for the subject property and approving Conditional
Use Permit 08-006, to operate a business specializing in the engineering, integration, and
installation of audio/video systems for home entertainment within an existing 7,744 square
foot building located at 300 EI Camino Real.
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Associate Planner
Attachments:
A. Location Map
B. Submitted Plans
C. Zoning Administrator Action No. 08-006
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ATTACHMENT C
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION NO. 08-006
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 08-006
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-006
300 EL CAMINO REAL
The Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Zoning Administrator finds and determines as follows:
A. A proper application was filed by Stephen Gorton of Stephen Gorton
Inc. (DBA Synergy) requesting authorization to operate a specialty
retail business specializing in the sale, engineering, integration, and
installation of audio/video systems for home entertainment within an
existing 7,744 square foot building located at 300 EI Camino Real.
B. The site is designated as Old Town Commercial by the City General
Plan and is zoned Central Commercial with Combining Parking
District (C2-P). The project is consistent with the Air Quality Sub-
element of the City of Tustin General Plan.
C. The proposed use is not specifically identified within the C2-P
zoning district and the Community Development Director has
determined that the proposed use requires approval of a Conditional
Use Permit.
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for
Conditional Use Permit 08-006 on May 19, 2008, by the Zoning
Administrator.
E. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed
use will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to
the health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, nor be
injurious or detrimental to the property and improvements in the
neighborhood of the subject property, or to the general welfare of the
City of Tustin in that:
1. The proposed specialty retail use has proven experience and
incorporates a strong high-end retail sales component to the
business which will be necessary to sustain economic activity
at the proposed location.
2. Due to the showroom nature of the business, there will not be
the parking demand that would typically be associated with an
outright retail use. As has been proven with the past gallery
uses, the site is providing more than adequate parking to
accommodate the proposed specialty retail use. Staff has
Zoning Administrator Action 08-006
CUP 08-006
Page 2
conditioned the project to address any potential future parking
issues should they arise.
3. The proposed specialty retail use is unique and will serve a
larger region of Orange County and make Old Town Tustin a
destination point for people that would not normally be drawn
to the area.
4. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the existing
neighborhood and will serve to enhance the project site
through upgrades to the facilities. The site has remained
vacant for an extended period of time.
F. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301
(Class 1) of the California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for the
California Environmental Quality Act).
The Zoning Administrator hereby determines that CUP 78-14 -Banking
Facility, Variance 95-001 -Art Gallery, and CUP 03-009 -Antique
Automobile Gallery for the subject property are no longer associated with
an active use of the property and determines that they are invalid.
III. The Zoning Administrator hereby approves Conditional Use Permit 08-006
authorizing the establishment of a specialty retail business specializing in the
sale, engineering, integration, and installation of audio/video systems for
home entertainment within an existing 7,744 square foot building located at
300 EI Camino Real.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, at a
regular meeting on the 19th day of May, 2008.
DANA OGDON
ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
ELOISE HARRIS
RECORDING SECRETARY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
I, Eloise Harris, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Zoning
Administrator Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Zoning Administrator
Action 08-006 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin
Zoning Administrator, held on the 19th day of May, 2008.
ELOISE HARRIS
RECORDING SECRETARY
EXHIBIT A
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 08-006
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-006
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for
the project date stamped May 19, 2008, on file with the Community
Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the Director
of Community Development in accordance with this Exhibit. The Director of
Community Development may also approve subsequent minor modifications
to plans during plan check if such modifications are consistent with
provisions of the Tustin City Code.
(1) 1.2 This approval shall become null and void unless the use is established within
twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit. Time extensions may be
granted if a written request is received by the Community Development
Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1) 1.3 All conditions in this Exhibit shall be complied with as specified, subject to
review and approval by the Community Development Department.
(1) 1.4 Approval of Conditional Use Permit 08-006 is contingent upon the applicant
and property owner signing and returning to the Community Development
Department a notarized "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form and the
property owner signing and recording with the County Clerk-Recorder a
notarized "Notice of Discretionary Permit Approval and Conditions of Approval"
form. The forms shall be established by the Director of Community
Development, and evidence of recordation shall be provided to the Community
Development Department.
(1) 1.5 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to the payment of a
civil penalty of $100.00 for each violation, or such other amounts as the City
Council may establish by ordinance or resolution, and for each day the violation
exists, subject to the applicable notice, hearing, and appeal process as
established by the City Council ordinance.
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW '~* EXCEPTION
Conditions of Approval
Exhibit A
CUP 08-006
Page 2
(1) 1.6 Conditional Use Permit 08-006 may be reviewed on an annual basis, or more
often if necessary, by the Community Development Director, to ensure
compatibility with the area and compliance with the conditions contained
herein. If the use is not operated in accordance with Conditional Use Permit
08-006, or is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts are affecting the
surrounding tenants or neighborhood, the Community Development Director
shall impose additional conditions to eliminate the nuisance or negative
impacts, or may initiate proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use Permit.
(1) 1.7 The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with any necessary
code enforcement action, including attorney fees, subject to the applicable
notice, hearing, and appeal process as established by the City Council by
ordinance.
(1) 1.8 As a condition of approval of Conditional Use Permit 08-006, the applicant shall
agree, at its sole cost and expense, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
the City, its officers, employees, agents, and consultants, from any claim,
action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the City, its officers,
agents, and employees, which seeks to attack, set aside, challenge, void, or
annul an approval of the City Council, the Planning Commission, or any other
decision-making body, including staff, concerning this project. The City agrees
to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim or action. The City may, at its
sole cost and expense, elect to participate in defense of any such action under
this condition.
BUILDING DIVISION
(3) 2.1 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the 2007
California Building Code (CBC), 2007 California Mechanical Code (CMC), 2007
California Plumbing Codes (CPC), 2007 California Electrical Code (CEC),
California Title 24 Accessibility Regulations, 2005 Title 24 Energy Regulations,
City Ordinances, and State and Federal laws and regulations 2005 Edition.
(3) 2.2 The plans submitted shall indicate that restrooms are accessible to persons
with disabilities as per State of California Accessibility Standards (Title 24).
Plumbing fixture units are required to comply with the 2007 California Plumbing
Code Chapter 4, Table 4-1 as per type of group occupancy, or as approved by
the Building Official.
(3) 2.3 Vehicle parking, primary entrance to the building, the primary paths of travel,
cashier space, sanitary facilities, drinking fountains, and public telephones shall
be accessible to persons with disabilities and shall be shown on the plans.
(3) 2.4 Parking for disabled persons shall be provided with an additional five (5) foot
loading area with striping and ramp; disabled persons shall be able to park
and access the building without passing behind another car. At least one (1)
Conditions of Approval
Exhibit A
CUP 08-006
Page 3
accessible space shall be van accessible served by a minimum 96 inch wide
loading area.
(1) 2.5 Pursuant to the City of Tustin's Security Ordinance and the Uniform Fire Code,
street numbers shall be displayed in a prominent location on the street side of
the building. The numerals shall be no less than six (6) inches in height and
shall be of contrasting color to the background to which they are attached and
illuminated during hours of darkness.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(1) 3.1 Any damage done to existing public improvements and utilities shall be
repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer before issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for the development.
(1) 3.2 Prior to any work in the public right-of-way, an Encroachment Permit shall be
obtained from and applicable fees paid to the Public Works Department.
(1) 3.3 The trash bins shall be placed side by side such that the lower portion of the
bin is facing the trash enclosure gate. A minimum of one trash enclosure
that will accommodate 2-4 yd. bins is required. The trash enclosure(s) shall
be designed and constructed per the City of Tustin's Community
Development Department's Trash Enclosure Standards.
(1) 3.4 This development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the City of
Tustin Water Quality Ordinance and all Federal, State, and Regional Water
Quality Control Board rules and regulations.
(1) 3.5 Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant/contractor is required to submit
a Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan (WRRP)
to the Public Works Department. The WRRP must indicate how the
applicant will comply with the City's requirement (City Code Section 4350, et
al) to recycle 50 percent of the project waste material.
The applicant will be required to submit a $50.00 application fee and a cash
deposit. Based on the review of the submitted Waste Management Plan, the
cash security deposit will be determined by the Public Works Department in
an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the project's valuation.
Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant shall post the required security
deposit in the form of cash, cashier's check, personal check, or money order
to the Public Works Department.
Conditions of Approval
Exhibit A
CUP 08-006
Page 4
PLANNING DIVISION
(6) 4.1 All landscaping shall conform to the City of Tustin Landscaping Design
Guidelines. All plant materials shall be installed in a healthy vigorous
condition typical to the species and shall be maintained in a neat and healthy
condition. Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, trimming, weeding,
removal of litter, fertilizing, regular watering, and replacement of diseased or
dead plants.
(1) 4.2 The existing parking lot is in a state of disrepair and will need to be improved
to meet the City of Tustin Parking Lot Design Guidelines. Maintenance will
include, but is not limited to, resurfacing, restriping, repairing cracks,
repairing curbing, landscaping, and complying with ADA requirements.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 5.1 Any modifications to the business operations or the site plan are subject to
review and approval by the Community Development Director.
(1) 5.2 The business shall be open to the general public during regular business
hours. The proposed hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, any changes to the hours of operation shall be
approved in writing by the Director of Community Development.
(1) 5.3 Outdoor sales, display, and installation are prohibited at all times.
(1) 5.4 No outdoor storage shall be permitted except as approved by the Tustin
Community Development Director. The parking of commercial vehicles
overnight in the parking lot shall be prohibited.
(1) 5.5 The project shall maintain the proposed twenty-four (24) parking stalls. If a
parking problem is observed by a representative of the City, the applicant
shall submit a study prepared by a professional traffic engineer and perform
or install interim and permanent mitigation measures.
(4) 5.6 Opaque materials shall not cover more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the
aggregate area of all windows and doors on the building. The use of any
opaque materials on the glazing should be consistent so as not to create a
patchwork effect especially during hours of darkness when interior lighting will
be visible from outside the building. Storefront design of the building shall be
subject to the approval of the Community Development Department.
(***j 5.7 Previous entitlements, CUP 78-14 -Banking Facility, Variance 95-001 -Art
Gallery, and CUP 03-009 -Antique Automobile Gallery for the subject
property are no longer associated with an active use of the property and are
hereby invalid.
Conditions of Approval
Exhibit A
CUP 08-006
Page 5
POLICE DEPARTMENT
(4) 6.1 The following security measures shall be installed in the building:
1) Interior glass break sensors.
2) Interior motion detectors.
3) Interior and exterior video surveillance.
4) Exterior sodium lighting encompassing the entire business.
5) Exterior audible alarm.
6) Replacement of the rear glass doors with a metal door and a dead bolt
security plate.
FEES
(1) 7.1 Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall pay all applicable
Building plan check and license permit fees to the Community Development
Department.
(1) 7.2 Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the applicant
shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a cashier's check
payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) to
enable the City to file the appropriate environmental documentation for the
project. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period the applicant has not
delivered to the Community Development Department the above-noted check,
the statute of limitations for any interested party to challenge the environmental
determination under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
could be significantly lengthened.