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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 31912' 3 4 5 6, ~~I $~I 9 10~ ll~~ 12~ 13 14~ 15 1G 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24I 25 2G 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 3191 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-029, TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICES IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) DISTRICT WHICH EXCEED FIFTY PERCENT (50$) OF THE TOTAL GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE OF AN EXISTING BUILDING, AND VARIANCE 92- 007, TO AUTHORIZE THE REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF PARKING FROM 12 SPACES TO 6 SPACES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 190 EL CAMINO REAL, TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA. The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: A. That proper applications, Conditional Use Permit 93-029, requesting authorization to establish professional offices which exceed fifty percent (50$) of the total gross square footage of an existing building, and Variance 93-008, to allow a reduction in the number of required parking spaces from twelve (12) spaces to six (6) spaces, have been filed by Dr. William Stanford for the property located at 190 E1 Camino Real. B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held on said applications on September 13, 1993 by the Planning Commission. C. That establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use applied for will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, and will not be a detriment to the property and improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property and to the general welfare of the City of Tustin as evidenced by the following findings: 1. The site is located approximately 730 feet (1/8 of a mile) from the main retail area of the Old Town Tustin. The continued operation of a commercial retail space at this location has been difficult given the lack of pedestrian traffic and the current economy. 2. The patrons of office uses proposed on the site (ie. optometry patients) may potential provide economic support for Old Town retail/ commercial merchants and restaurants. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1G 17 18 19 20 2l 22 23 24 25', 2G i 27 I' 28 Resolution No. 3191 Page 2 3. Permitting more than fifty percent (50$) of the floor area on the site to be used for offices will not eliminate the opportunity to re-establish retail uses i the building at some future date. The building, and especially the street-front lease space, could revert to commercial use if warranted by market demand. 4 . The proposed office uses would be compatible with existing businesses in tY~e vicinity with regard to land use and general business hours. A number of buildings in the vicinity contain office uses. 5. An economic analysis and review of land use' patterns in Old town, completed as part of the, American Institute of Architects' Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) report, "Visions of Old Town", strongly identifies the site as being within a transition area. The report recommends that office and business/service uses be encouraged in the vicinity as such activities would help support the retail core of Old Town. D. That the establishment, maintenance and operation of the use applied for will not be injurious or detrimental to the property and improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property, nor to the general welfare of the City of Tustin, as evidenced by the findings stated above. E. That the development of professional offices on the subject property would be more compatible with the surrounding uses in the area than permitted retail commercial uses, as evidenced by the findings stated above, pursuant to Section 9233e(2) of the Tustin Zoning Code. F. That the granting of a Variance from Sections 9232c(2)(f) and 9251b(3) of the Tustin Zoning Code to allow a reduction in the number of required parking spaces for the proposal from twelve (12) spaces to six (6) spaces, can be supported by the following findings: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13'~, i, 14'~ 15 1G 17 18 19 20 21 22 23, 24 25 2G 27 28 Resolution No. 3191 Page 3 1. Any variance granted shall be subiect to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a Qrant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon other properties in the vicinity and district in which the subiect property is situated. a. The Variance would be consistent with past actions of the Planning Commission and would not convey a privilege which is not enjoyed by the other property owners in the same zoning district. Variances, similar to the proposal, have been granted for other properties in the vicinity of the site. b. Due to the nature of the medical/dental professional and general office uses,, parking spaces will be utilized on a' short-term basis. Conditions of approval will ensure that any parking problem' arising in the future will be mitigated) in such a manner so that there will be nog impacts on surrounding properties within the Central Commercial District. c. The Combining Parking District regulations provide reduced parking requirements for general office uses; however, there is no reduction provided for medical/dental professional offices., A Variance for this proposal would be consistent with the intent of the Combining Parking District and the American Institute of Architects' Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team report, "Visions of Old Town", which recommends that office and business/ service uses be encouraged in the vicinity of the site. Therefore, granting of the Variance would not constitute a special privilege or be inconsistent with the limitations of surrounding properties in the District. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1G 17 18 19 20 21 22 `'3 .. 24 25 2G, 27 28 Resolution No. Page 4 2. G. This Categ provi Envir II. The Planni Permit 93- which excE square f oo~ 008 allow: parking sF property 1 conditions 3191 Because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size. shape topoaraphv, location or surroundings the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance is found to deprive subject property of privileges enioyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classification. a. The configuration of the, parcel is such that the construction of additional spaces, beyond those proposed, is impossible. Further, the proposed offices uses do not require any more parking than would the existing retail use under the current code requirements. b. In the vicinity of the site, on-street parking is available to supplement the proposed on-site parking. While such parking cannot count as required parking, it will nevertheless serve as overflow parking for the site. c. The layout of the existing development is such that the parking lot is not highly visible to the general public traveling on E1 Camino Real, and therefore, is not susceptible to use by those not conducting business on the site project has been determined to be ~rically Exempt (Class 3) pursuant to the lions of Section 15303 of the California ~nmental Quality Act (CEQA). ag Commission hereby approves Conditional Use 029 authorizing the establishment of offices ed fifty percent (50$) of the total gross :age of an existing building; and Variance 93- .ng a reduction in the number of required aces from 12 spaces to 6 spaces, for the ~cated at 190 E1 Camino Real, subject to the contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 IG 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2G 27 28 Resolution No. 3191 Page 5 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 13th day of September, 1993. MARJ I SA Chairpe on KATHLEEN CLAN Recording Secretary STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, KATHLEEN CLANCY, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 3191 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 13th day of September, 1993. KATHLEEN CLANCY Recording Secretary E%HIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL IISE PERMIT 93-029 AND VARIANCE 93-008 RESOLDTION NO. 3191 GENERAL (i) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the site plan submitted for the proposal date-stamped September 13, 1993, on file with the Community Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the Director of Community Development in accordance with this exhibit. (1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, all 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 Director of Community Development. (1) 1.3 Conditional Use Permit and Variance approval shall be null and void unless necessary building permits are issued within twelve (12) months of the date on this exhibit. (1) 1.4 The applicant and property owner shall sign and return an Agreement to Conditions Imposed form prior to the issuance of any building permits. (1) 1.5 All construction, ie. tenant improvements, shall be in accordance with the 1991 Uniform Building Code, applicable City Codes and the City's Security Code. (i) 1.6 The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin from all claims and liabilities arising out of the City's approval of the entitlement process for this project. SOURCE CODES (1) STANDARD CONDITION (4) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT (2) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (5) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES (3) DESIGN REVIEW (6) PC/CC POLICY *** EXCEPTION (7) TUSTIN CITY CODE Exhibit A Conditions of Approval Conditional Use Permit 93-029 Variance 93-008 Resolution 3191 Page 2 PLAN SUBMITTAL (1) 2.1 At plan check submit three plans. Requirements of the L' be complied with as approved No field changes shall be submitted to and approved by Department. (3) sets of construction niform Building Code shall by the Building Official . made without corrections the Community Development (5) 2.2 Construction drawings submitted for plan check shall contain complete landscape plans including planting and irrigation, in accordance with City of Tustin Landscape Guidelines. (2) 2.3 All improvements for handicapped access, such as ramps, shall comply with Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations. USE AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS *** 3.1 If after due study and deliberation by the Director of Community Development, Director of Public Works, or the Planning Commission, it is determined that a parking problem exists on the site, the property owner shall prepare a comprehensive parking demand study. If the study indicates that existing on-site parking is not adequate, the owner shall obtain additional off-site parking through a recorded reciprocal parking agreement with the owners of a property or properties within 300 feet of the subject parcel, or other mitigation measures, such as valet parking, subject to approval of the City. *** 3.2 Conditional Use Permit 93-029 authorizes a total building area of 2,450-square feet to be used for general offices. A maximum of 1,300-square feet may be occupied by medical/dental professional offices. Any changes to the building which increase the square footages of the uses shall require a modification of Conditional Use Permit 93-029 and Variance 93-008. *** 3.3 The medical/dental professional office use shall have a maximum of three (3) employees, including doctors, on the site at any time. Exhibit A Conditions of Approval Conditional Use Permit 93-029 Variance 93-008 Resolution 3191 Page 3 *** 3.4 On-site parking spaces shall not be assigned or designated in any manner. *** 3.5 If the existing security alarm system is retained on the premises, the applicant shall apply to the Tustin Police Department for a transfer of the Alarm Permit. *** 3.6 Any drugs kept on the premises shall be stored in a locked cabinet or safe. FEES (1) 4.1 Payment of all building plan check and permit fees shall be made prior to issuance of any building permits, in accordance with the Tustin City Code. *** 4.2 Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall pay all fees associated with the connection of the building to the sanitary sewer, including payment of Orange County Sanitation District No. 7 sewer connection fees. pcresos\3191.pr