HomeMy WebLinkAboutZA Action 09-007ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 09-007
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-016
180 NORTH C STREET
The Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
The Zoning Administrator finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 09-016 was
filed by Andrew Durant, property owner, requesting authorization to permit
a 390 square foot accessory building to be used as guest quarters.
B. That the site is designated as Low Density Residential by the City General
Plan and is zoned as Single Family Residential (R-1). The project is
consistent with the Air Quality Sub-element of the City of Tustin General
Plan.
C. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for Conditional
Use Permit 09-016 on August 31, 2009, by the Zoning Administrator.
D. That The Zoning Administrator has the authority to approve, conditionally
approve, or deny the request for an accessory building to be used as
guest quarters pursuant to Section 9299b(3)(i) of the Tustin City Code.
E. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the project will not,
under the circumstances of the use, be detrimental -to the health, safety,
morals, comfort, and general welfare of the persons residing or'working in
the neighborhood or injurious or detrimental to property and improvements
in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City in that:
1) The property is zoned single family residential (R-1) and Tustin City
Code Section 9223b2 allows for guest quarters, provided that no
cooking facility is installed or maintained, with the approval of a
Conditional Use Permit.
2) The use and design of the proposed guest quarters, as conditioned,
would not be detrimental to surrounding properties in that the proposed
structure will comply with all applicable development standards of the
R-1 zoning district as pertaining to accessory buildings used as guest
quarters.
3) The use, as conditioned, would not be detrimental to surrounding
residents or properties since the use would be limited to guest quarters
which aer accessory to asingle-family residence and will be used by
the residents in conjunction with the main residence. The property
owner would not be able to lease or rent the accessory guest quarters.
4) The design of the accessory building ensures that it will be accessory
to the main residence. The placement of the building behind the
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detached garage is consistent with the predominant land use pattern in
the area. In addition, the design of the accessory building will be
consistent with the features of the existing main residence.
5) The accessory building is located in the rear portion of the property
and over 90 feet from the front property line along North C Street. The
structure is not readily visible from the public right-of-way due to the
extensive screening provided by landscaping, fences, the existing
garage, and the main structure.
F. That this project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class
3, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for
the California Environmental Quality Act).
II. The Zoning Administrator hereby approves Conditional Use Permit 09-016 to
authorize a 390 square foot accessory building to be used as guest quarters,
subject to the conditions contained within Exhibit A attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting held on the 31 St day of August, 2009.
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Eloise Harns
RECORDING SECRETARY
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CITY OF TUSTIN )
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Dana Ogdon
ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
I, ELOISE HARRIS, the undersigned, hereby certify that
the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, California;
No. 09-007 was passed and adopted at a regular
Administrator, held on the 31St day of August, 2009.
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Eloise Harris
RECORDING SECRETARY
I am the Recording Secretary of
that Zoning Administrator Action
meeting of the Tustin Zoning
EXHIBIT A
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 09-007
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-016
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans
for the project date stamped August 31, 2009, on rile with the Community
Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the
Community Development Director in accordance with this Exhibit. The
Director may also approve subsequent minor modifications to plans during
plan check if such modifications are consistent with provisions of the Tustin
City Code or other applicable regulations.
(1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be
complied with prior to the issuance of any building permits for the project,
subject to review and approval by the Community Development
Department.
(1) 1.3 The subject project approval shall become null and void unless permits for
the proposed project are issued and substantial construction is underway
within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit. Time extensions may
be considered if a written request is received by the Community
Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1) 1.4 Approval of Conditional Use Permit 09-016 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 issuance of
an Administrative Citation pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 1162(a).
(1) 1.6 Conditional Use Permit 09-016 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
09-016, or is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts are affecting the
SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODES (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTIONS
Exhibit A
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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 09-016, 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.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 2.1 The property is authorized
businesses shall comply
requirements.
as a single family residential use only. Home
with the City of Tustin's Home Occupation
(1) 2.2 Use of any accessory building as a second unit or boarding house is not
permitted without prior approval of the City. Prior to the issuance of building
permits, the property owner shall execute and record a deed restriction in a
form acceptable to the Community Development Department and City
Attorney to ensure that no parts of the guest quarters are used or leased as
a second unit. This deed restriction shall be recorded with the Office of the
Orange County Recorder and shall be binding upon all future owners or
interested parties of the subject property.
(1) 2.3 No outdoor storage shall be permitted except as approved by the City of
Tustin Community Development Director.
(4) 2.4 All unpermitted structures and/or work not covered by the CUP shall be
removed prior to final building inspection. Plans submitted for plan check
shall identify all unpermitted structures and/or work and include a note that
they will be removed.
PLAN SUBMITTAL
(1) 3.1 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the
2007 California Building Code (CBC), 2007 California Mechanical Code
Exhibit A
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(CMC), 2007 California Plumbing Codes (CPC), 2007 California Electrical
Cade (CEC), California Title 24 Accessibility Regulations, 2007 Title 24
Energy Regulations, City Ordinances, and State and Federal laws and
regulations.
At the time of plan submittal provide:
• Four (4) set of plans including building, electrical, mechanical, and
plumbing plans.
• Two sets of structural calculations (when applicable).
• Two sets of Title 24 energy calculations for outdoor lighting (when
applicable).
(1) 3.2 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 main house. The numerals shall be no less than four (4)
inches in height and shall be of contrasting color to the background to which
they are attached and illuminated during hours of darkness.
(1) 3.3 The applicant shall comply with all City policies regarding short-term
construction emissions, including periodic watering of the site and
prohibiting grading during second stage smog alerts and when wind
velocities exceed 15 miles per hour.
PUBLIC WORKS
(1) 4.1 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) 4.2 Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide written
approval from the Orange County Sanitation District.
(1) 4.3 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan (WRRP):
If the project's valuation is $50,000 or greater, the applicant/contractor is
required to submit a WRRP to the Public Works Department. The WRRP
must indicate how the applicant will comply with the City's requirement (City
Code Section 4351, et al) to recycle at least 50 percent of the project waste
material.
• The applicant will be required to submit a $50.00 application fee and a
cash security 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 eve percent of
the project's valuation.
• Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit the
required security deposit in the form of cash, cashier's check, personal
check, or money order made payable to the "City of Tustin."
Exhibit A
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FEES
(1, 5) 5.1 Prior to issuance of any permits, payment shall be made of all applicable
fees, including but not limited to, the following:
• Building Plan Check and Permit Fees
• Transportation System Improvement Program Fees
• School Fees
(1) 5.2 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 that 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.